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Wilson, James – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

James Wilson – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56985897   NAID File Unit: 56985893     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19422072

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ripley

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Mason

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56985897

NAID File Unit: 56985893

Microform: M1824

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